Zachary Edward Martin is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys as of the 2024 NFL season. The Cowboys selected him with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Martin made club history by being the first rookie to start all 16 games at right guard in the 2014 NFL season. In addition, he was named an All-Pro, making history as the third rookie to hold this distinction in team history. He is also tied for the most consecutive appearances at the Pro Bowl (6) for the Dolphins. The nine-time Pro Bowl completes a decade with the Cowboys playing the 2024 season.
Martin attended Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. He was an impactful player in the school’s consecutive Class 3A state championship-winning seasons. Martin contributed to 114 pancake blocks earning him a first-team all-state selection as a senior. He was rated as a four-star recruit by Scout as he committed to the University of Notre Dame in 2009. Being redshirted as a freshman, he was included in all 13 games as a sophomore. Martin captained his team for the second consecutive year during his final college season. He was only the 18th player in school history to do so.
Zack Martin Contract Breakdown
Zack Martin signed a two-year restructured contract worth $36.85 million with the Dallas Cowboys in 2023. This total contract amount is guaranteed according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
| 2yr(s)/ $36,850,000 | $5,800,000 | $18,425,000 | $36,850,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | STATUS | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2023 | 33 | $11,750,000 | $18,850,000 | $18,850,000 | $53,710,000 | |
| 2024 | 34 | $15,500,000 | $18,000,000 | $36,850,000 | $41,960,000 | |
| 2025 | 35 | $10,655,000 | $1,255,000 | $38,105,000 | $26,460,000 | |
| 2026 | 36 | VOID UFA | $17,060,000 | - | - | $17,060,000 |
| 2027 | VOID | $4,410,000 | - | - | - | |
| 2028 | VOID | $3,250,000 | - | - | - |
Zack Martin Salary
Zack Martin will receive an average annual salary of $18.425 million over the two-year tenure according to Spotrac. For the 2024 season, he will be earning a base salary of $1,750,000.
How much does Zack Martin earn per minute?
Zack Martin will earn around $35 per minute in his restructured contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
How much of Zack Martin's contract is guaranteed?
Zack Martin is guaranteed the whole contract i.e. $36.85 million according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Zack Martin's contract?
Zack Martin was given the whole amount mentioned in his restructured contract at the time of signing. He received a $5.35 million raise in 2023 compared to his previous contract. His contract also states he faces an automatic void from 2025 to 2027.
Zack Martin's Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Martin has total career earnings of approximately $111,985,531 with the Dallas Cowboys since 2014 according to Spotrac.
Zack Martin’s Contract History
Dallas Cowboys (2014-2018)
Martin signed a four-year rookie deal worth $8.9 million with the Dallas Cowboys. This included a $4.8 million signing bonus and the whole contract was guaranteed.
Dallas Cowboys (2018-2024)
The Dallas Cowboys offered Martin a six-year extension at the end of his rookie deal. This extension was worth $84 million as he had an average annual salary of $14 million per season.
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FAQ's on Zack Martin Contract
A. Zack Martin is in his final year of the contract entering the 2024 season. Only void years remain after this.
A. Zack Martin has been married to Morgan Eifert since 2016.
A. Zack Martin has nine team Pro Bowl selections as of November 2024.
A. Zack Martin is 6ft 4in (1.93 m) tall.
